Charles D. Williams Collection

Manuscripts Collection 217

Overview of the Collection

Repository:

G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport

Creator:

Williams, Charles D., 1843-1924

Title:

Charles D. Williams Collection

Dates:

1869-1883

Extent:

ca. 100 items

Abstract:

Correspondence, accounts, and other papers, relating to William’s activities as master of the brig BELLE OF THE BAY and bark SILAS FISH (managed by J.D. Fish & Co.), chiefly during the voyages to Valparaiso, Chile, including navigational computations (1875-1878) for voyages of the SILAS FISH. Other firms represented include J. & W. Grace Co.

Restrictions

Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the G. W. Blunt White Library. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Administrative Information

Index to Vessel Names

NOTE: The fraction(S) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about the bark ADA MELMORE in Box 1, Folder 9 of the collection.